Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. Animation will be fully represented at this year's Comic-Con in San Diego from July 27-29, 2007. The big event is the world premiere of the highly anticipated direct-to-video animated feature SUPERMAN DOOMSDAY on Friday evening.
Panels include:
Thursday, July 26
12:30-1:30 pm Cartoon Network: ED, EDD & EDDY: TRUE TALES FROM THE CUL-DE-SAC -- Danny Antonucci, the creator of the show, will be discussing the series with Samuel Vincent (voice of Edd), Peter Kelamis (voice of Rolf), Janyse Jaud (voice of Sarah, Lee Kanker), Scott "Diggs" Underwood (storyboard director) and "Big Jim" Miller (storyboard director). Room 1AB
2:45-3:45 pmHanna Barbera Retrospective -- Take a look back at the lives and times of two of the greatest characters in the history of animation, Bill Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Former colleagues and friends examine the toon titans' nearly 70 years of creating some of the world's most beloved animated characters. Animation author/historian Tom Sito moderates a panel that includes longtime Hanna-Barbera director Andrea Romano, the renowned Gary Owens (Space Ghost), HANNA-BARBERA CARTOONS author Michael Mallory, plus Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone, the producer-director team of the upcoming TOM AND JERRY: A NUTCRACKER TALE, Joe Barbera's final animated project. Room 6B
5:00-6:00 pmCartoon Network Sneak Peek -- Your first chance to catch a behind-the-scenes look at Cartoon Network's newest project. Room 3
8:30-10:30 pmSUPERMAN DOOMSDAY -- Superman is dead--or is he? All will be revealed at Comic-Con's world premiere of DC Comics, Warner Bros. Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation's SUPERMAN DOOMSDAY. It's the highly anticipated first DC Universe made-for-DVD release presented by Warner Premiere and produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Inspired by the best-selling graphic novel of all time, SUPERMAN DOOMSDAY is an epic tale of heroism and tragedy, sacrifice and redemption. The film is rated PG-13 for action violence. The voice cast is led by Adam Baldwin (SERENITY, CHUCK) as Superman, Anne Heche (MEN IN TREES) as Lois Lane, and James Marsters (BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER) as Lex Luthor. DC Comics' Gregory Novek will moderate the post-premiere panel that includes exec producer/director/writer Bruce Timm (JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED, BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES), directors Brandon Vietti (LEGION OF SUPER HEROES) and Lauren Montgomery (LEGION OF SUPER HEROES), writer Duane Capizzi (THE BATMAN) and members of the voice cast. And stay 'til the end -- there might just be a glimpse of future DC Universe films. An encore screening will follow directly after. Ballroom 20
Friday, July 27
10:30-11:30 am Meet the Writers of SHIN CHAN -- SHIN CHAN comedy writing team of Jared Hedges, Joel Bergen and Alex Muniz will take about what exactly is inside their heads when they are writing the show. Can Shin drop his pants any more? Find out and see an episode that hasn't been aired on Adult Swim. Get there on time and enter to win a script autographed by the writing team. Room 2
11:30 am -12:30 pmSpotlight on Paul Dini -- From introducing Batman to a new generation of fans with the now-classic BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES to the resurrection of tabloid-sized comics with Alex Ross, and from Detective Comics to the current classic-in-the-making COUNTDOWN, there is no doubt that Paul Dini is one of the modern masters of superhero storytelling. DC's svp/exec editor DCU, Dan DiDio will moderate. Room 5AB
11:45 am - 12:15 pmTHE GRIM ADVENTURES OF BILLY AND MANDY: The Final Goodbye -- Join Maxwell Atoms (creator), Vanessa Marshall (Irwin) and Greg Eagles (Grim) to bid a fond farewell to everyone's favorite reaper. Also, catch a clip of the new show CHOWDER (from Carl Greenblat, BILLY AND MANDY storyboard artist and voice of Fred Fredburger). Room 6B
12:45-1:45 pmSony Pictures Television/Kids' WB: THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN -- Get an early look at the art direction and storylines within the renowned webslinger's newest animated adventures in THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN, a Culver Ent. production coming to Kids' WB! on The CW in early 2008. Michael Vogel from Sony Pictures Television Animation will moderate a panel headed by supervising producer Greg Weisman (GARGOYLES), producer/supervising director Victor Cook (HELLBOY: BLOOD AND IRON), character designer Sean "Cheeks" Galloway (HELLBOY animated films), Marvel svp of creative development -- animation Craig Kyle, and the newest voice of SPIDER-MAN, Josh Keaton (THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS). Room 6CDEF
1:30-2:30 pmStar Wars Day: ROBOT CHICKEN Sets and Toys -- As production designer for the ROBOT CHICKEN: STAR WARS SPECIAL, Jed Hathaway researched and designed each miniature set with exact replication and utmost detail. In this discussion, Hathaway will explain the basics of designing sets, props and vehicles for stop-motion animation. An in-depth behind the scenes video will show how his team brought the STAR WARS universe to life and show various comparisons between the special and the original STAR WARS Saga. There will be a 20-minute presentation video followed by a Q&A session. Room 1AB
4:15-5:45 pmWarner Bros. Animation: THE BATMAN/LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES -- This 90-minute panel is split between two Warner Bros. Animation standouts: THE BATMAN and LEGION OF SUPER HEROES. The Caped Crusader crew just picked up its fourth Emmy Award heading into a new season, which includes guest appearances from some Justice League pals. Supervising producer Alan Burnett (THE BATMAN), producer/director Michael Goguen (BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES), renowned voice director Andrea Romano and the voice of Batman himself, Rino Romano, will discuss the upcoming surprises. LOSH enters its second season as the group adds new members and a new ally from across the space-time continuum -- just in time to face a daunting new villain. Producer James Tucker (JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED), director Brandon Vietti (SUPERMAN DOOMSDAY) and story editor/writer Michael Jelenic (THE BATMAN) will be joined on the panel by cast members Yuri Lowenthal (Superman on LOSH), Phil Morris (SEINFELD, SMALLVILLE) and Alex Polinsky (CHARLES IN CHARGE). TV GUIDE senior editor Rich Sands will moderate both halves of the panel. Room 6B
4:45-5:45 pmTHE BOONDOCKS -- A sneak preview from the show's highly anticipated second season. Join creator/exec producer Aaron McGruder, along with voice talent Cedric Yarbrough, Gary Anthony Williams and producer Carl Jones to hear about what's in store for viewers this fall. Room 6A
Saturday, June 28
12:00-1:15 pmCartoon Voices I --Mark Evanier hosts his yearly panel with some of the greatest voice talent in the cartoon business. Today's panel includes Neil Ross (GI JOE), Wally Wingert (INVADER ZIM), Kathy Garver (SPIDER-MAN AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS), Will Ryan (Disney voice artist), Chris Edgerly (HARVEY BIRDMAN) and Joe Alaskey (Duck DODGERS). Stay tuned for Part II Sunday at noon in this very same room. Room 6B
2:45-4:00 pmCartoon Network: CLASS OF 3000/MY GYM PARTNER'S A MONKEY -- Tommy Lynch and Joe Horn, the men behind CLASS OF 3000, talk about the upcoming season and answer questions. Also on hand are Tom Kenny (voice of Philly Phil) and the man himself, Andre Benjamin (voice of Sunny Bridges, Outkast). MY GYM PARTNER'S A MONKEY 's Tim Cahill, Julie McNally Cahill and Tom Sheppard will fill you in on what's new for the coming season. Plus, a scheduled appearance by the voice of Jake, Tom Kenny. Then stick around for a sneak peek of the upcoming show FLAPJACK (Thurop Van Orman). Room 6A
Sunday, June 29
12:00-1:15 pmCartoon Voices II --Moderator Mark Evanier talks with Tom Kenny (SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS), Michael Bell (RUGRATS), April Stewart (SOUTH PARK), Gregg Berger (TRANSFORMERS), Maurice LaMarche (PINKY AND THE BRAIN) and Charles Napier (MEN IN BLACK) in this second installment. Room 6B
1:30-2:30 pmCartoon Network: BEN-10 -- Find out what's in store for everyone's favorite kid superhero, as Alex Soto answers the questions you've been dying to know. Meagan Smith (voice of Gwen) will be on hand to liven things up as well. Seating for the panel is limited to the first 1,000 attendees in line, so make sure you get there early. Room 6B
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